The Elkhart Truth hosts an array of holiday contests

It is the time of year for decking the halls, triple-dog dares and spending time with loved ones. Take a gander at some of the fun holiday contests we have going on at The Elkhart Truth.

Concord Mall Gingerbread House Photo Contest

Submit a photo of your holiday gingerbread house. The owner of the best gingerbread house will win a $100 Concord Mall shopping spree. Entries will be collected through Sunday, Dec. 8. Voting begins Monday, Dec. 9. Will your gingerbread house be a big mansion or small house? Elaborate or simply decorated? Pull some inspiration from a few examples below. Happy Decorating!

Letter From Santa

Do you want to see your child's face light up? Of course you do!

Send him or her a personalized letter from Santa for only $5.00. All proceeds benefit the Newspapers in Education program. Look for an order form in your copy of The Elkhart Truth.

Color Me Contest

Get your kids involved this holiday season by having them enter our Color Me Contest! The top colorer in each age group will receive a prize. Entries must be received at The Elkhart Truth by 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Click here to download a coloring sheet.

South Bend Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays

We are giving away several pairs of tickets to see the South Bend Symphony's Home for the Holidays at The Morris Saturday, Dec. 21 or Sunday, Dec. 22. Entries will be collected through Sunday, Dec. 15. Enter here for your chance to win.

Holiday Survey

You have through Sunday, Dec. 8 to enter for your chance to win holiday catering for 20 from Pumpernickel Foods. You know Pumpernickel's for their delicious pretzels and sandwiches at Pumpernickel's Pretzel Bakery & Sandwich Shop in downtown Elkhart.

American Country Awards Ballot

Predict who will take home an American Country Award this year. Choose a winner for each category before the award show airs Tuesday, Dec. 10. Cast your vote now!